Kavante
An invented name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Kavante. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kavante today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kavante births was 1998 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kavante. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kavante. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1998
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,313
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Kavante: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kavante from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Kavante remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kavante by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kavante during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kavante
The name Kavante has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent over 3,000 years ago. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kavanta," meaning "wise" or "learned." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were considered to be knowledgeable or scholarly in their communities.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kavante can be found in the Vedas, a collection of ancient Indian religious texts that date back to around 1500 BCE. In these texts, there are references to a sage named Kavante, who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual teachings. This historical figure may have been instrumental in popularizing the name among the brahmin class of scholars and priests.
During the medieval period, the name Kavante gained prominence in various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern and central parts. One notable individual was Kavante Acharya, a 12th-century Hindu philosopher and mathematician from present-day Rajasthan. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and authored several influential treatises on the subject.
In the 16th century, Kavante Bharati, a renowned Hindu saint and spiritual leader, was born in the town of Varanasi. He played a pivotal role in reviving and promoting the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, which emphasizes the non-dualistic nature of reality. Kavante Bharati's teachings and writings had a profound impact on Hindu spirituality and continue to be studied and revered by many to this day.
Another notable figure was Kavante Singh, a valiant warrior and military leader from the 17th century. He served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and was known for his bravery and strategic acumen in various battles against rebel forces. Kavante Singh's exploits were recorded in historical accounts of the Mughal Empire.
In more recent times, Kavante Sarkar, a renowned Indian classical vocalist and composer, was born in 1920 in West Bengal. He was recognized as one of the leading exponents of the Kirana gharana (style) of Hindustani classical music. Kavante Sarkar's contributions to the art form were immense, and he was honored with several prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Despite its ancient roots and historical significance, the name Kavante remains relatively uncommon in modern times, both in India and globally. However, it continues to be a source of cultural pride and a reminder of the rich linguistic and philosophical heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Kavante + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kavante as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kavante: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kavante?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kavante going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Kavante a common name?
We classify Kavante as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kavante most popular?
The single biggest year for Kavante was 1998, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kavante is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kavante in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kavante a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kavante in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kavante still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kavante in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kavante can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Kavante?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.